Ukraine Hoped Soccer Would Put It On Europe’s Map, But Instead It Has A Black Eye -- Washington PostKIEV, Ukraine — Europe’s 2012 soccer championship, which began Friday, was supposed to be co-host Ukraine’s moment to step into the spotlight, to show that it had finally arrived as a proud, democratic and modern member of the European community.
That’s not how it’s turning out. Sweetheart contracts and rampant graft have sent expenditures through the roof. Hotels are gouging. Gleaming new trains capable of high speed are hobbled by rickety tracks. Five of the seven foreign teams that are playing in Ukraine in the first round are staying at hotels in Poland, the other tournament host, and only flying in for the games.
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My Comment: Being one whose father grew up in Kiev before the war .... and having a number of cousins who still live there .... the mess that is ongoing in that country is depressing in every way. I am suppose to be visiting Kiev this September .... and while my cousins are telling me that I am nuts .... in view of what is happening it will probably be the best time to visit.
Update: This is getting ridiculous.
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